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λύτρον

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
λύτρον, ου, τό
Greek transliteration: 
lytron
Simplified transliteration: 
lytron
Numbers
Strong's number: 
3083
GK Number: 
3389
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-2c
Gloss: 
ransom, the price of release, thus making redemption possible
Definition: 
pr. price paid; a ransom, Mt. 20:28; Mk. 10:45*

Greek-English Concordance for λύτρον

Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom (lytron | λύτρον | acc sg neut) for many.”
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom (lytron | λύτρον | acc sg neut) for many.”